What is the Metascore for The Big Boss?

The Big Boss has a Metascore of 62 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Big Boss streaming in?

The Big Boss streams on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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The Big Boss

Item: The Big Boss
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Lo Wei · 1971 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Big Boss (1971) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (79%) responded more warmly than critics (71%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

68%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

71% Editorial Rating

79% Audience snapshot · excluded

62 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4

7 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 39m
Cast: Bruce Lee , Maria Yi , James Tien Chun , Marilyn Bautista , Han Ying-Chieh , Tony Liu Tian-jue , Li Kun , Nora Miao
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for The Big Boss (1971)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The Big Boss by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea	Wavve, TVING

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (71/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Big Boss worth watching?

Yes — The Big Boss earns a 68% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Lee’s first leading role, and the moment Hong Kong action stopped imitating anyone — raw, cheap, and electrifying whenever he moves.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Audiences (79%) responded more warmly than critics (71%).

What is The Big Boss about?

Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.

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Critic Reviews

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The Big Boss (1971) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Lo Wei's The Big Boss (1971) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.

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